Culture and Community
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People. We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our Canterbury-Bankstown community.
Children and family services
With more than 67,000 children aged 0-12 living in our City, City of Canterbury Bankstown provides a range of quality services, programs and opportunities that support children to learn, grow and thrive, while helping families feel connected and supported in our community.
Citizenship ceremonies
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the most unique and exciting cities in Australia!
Community halls and centres
We offer a variety of community facilities and halls for hire throughout Canterbury-Bankstown to cater to your next upcoming event.
Community safety and crime prevention
Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Find out about crime prevention initiatives and community safety support services.
Community services and support
We provide a wide range of services to support our community.
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Our City is a welcoming place for everyone. We are committed to improving opportunities and accessibility for all.
Mental health & wellbeing
You may recognise that you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health problem
Multicultural community
Our City attracts a large number of newly-arrived residents each year
Seniors hub
Almost a quarter of residents living in the City of Canterbury Bankstown are 55 years old or greater. These residents are an integral and essential part of our community and it should be recognised that enjoying a valued role as well as a meaningful life in our community as we grow older is something that everyone should be able to aspire to.
Volunteering
In all great communities, volunteering is a crucial part of daily life. In Canterbury Bankstown, our volunteers give their time to help others, but they also gain from the experience, especially in building new friendships and learning new skills.
Youth
Our programs for young people are fully inclusive and include support, learning and having fun!
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Padstow
Preschool story time Padstow
Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-noon (during school term)
Panania
Preschool story time Panania
Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions. Bookings required.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-noon (during school term)
Riverwood
Chair yoga Riverwood
Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor? Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!
Tuesdays, 12:15-1:15pm (during school term)
Community Event
Canterbury
​Active hearts Canterbury
Exercise class for over 50s
Every Tuesday, 2.30-3.30pm
Riverwood
Help with reading Riverwood
Help with Reading is designed to help students in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to volunteers.
​Tuesday and Wednesday, 3.30-4.45pm
Panania
Help with reading Panania
Help with reading is designed for children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills by reading aloud to volunteers. Bookings required.
Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm (during school terms)
Lakemba
After school fun Lakemba
Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school term)
Chester Hill
Help with reading Chester Hill
Help with Reading is designed to help children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills, and build up their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school terms)
Greenacre
After school fun Greenacre
Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone
Tuesdays, 3:30pm (during school term)